Protecting your outdoor sporting goods is vital to increasing your enjoyment of your arrows and bows for years to come. When searching for cases for your bow or arrows you'll have several different options to choose from. With bow cases you'll have a either a soft bow case or a hard shell bow case. Arrow cases are typical either a box case or a tube case. Pay close attention to size and design as a case for compound bow won't usually work for crossbows.

Soft/Fabric Bow Cases

Soft bow cases are great for a lot of different bows and hunting types. These cases work well for a large variety of bows but they lack protection from drops and falls, but the fabric bow cases are good for carrying your bow to and from the stands because they are lightweight and don't make much noise if bumped against a tree or other objects. A great soft bow case is the Blacks Creek RealTree Bow Case with a pocket for an arrow box, a pocket for accessories for storing extra parts, and high density foam interior.

Arrow Cases

Adjustable tube arrow cases are great for the hunter that has custom arrows where a traditional case won't work. Tube cases vary and most won't secure the arrows in place so use caution when placing lots of arrows in one tube as there is nothing preventing them for banging into each other and causing possible damage. Standard arrow cases or box cases are great for storing arrows when not in use but also for transporting to your hunting spot. With most arrow cases featuring foam dividers you can keep your arrows from banging into each other while moving from location to location. There are varying storage sizes so make sure you get a case that holds enough arrows for your needs, typical storage size is 12-18 but you can find cases that store upwards of 36 arrows.

Hard Shell Bow Cases

Hard shell bow cases are my favorite choice because they provide the most protection for your bow. Another great feature of most hard shell archery bow cases is that they are lockable and usually have a storage spot for your arrows so you won't need to carry an arrow case with you. Getting a bow case that has a storage area for your quiver is also a feature to look for when looking for compound bow cases. If you have more than one bow or hunt with a party there are compound bow cases that can transport more than one bow at a time. Plano www.planomolding.com makes great single bow cases that have a quiver storage area, arrow storage, and are lockable all for around $50 so protecting your bow isn't a large investment.